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“Gone - flitted away, Taken the stars from the night and the sun From the day! Gone, and a cloud in my heart.” quote by Alfred Lord Tennyson
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“Gone - flitted away, Taken the stars from the night and the sun From the day! Gone, and a cloud in my heart.”

Alfred Lord Tennyson

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The poet describes loss and emptiness, likening it to stars and sun disappearing, leaving a lingering sadness.

In simple terms: Loss feels like a dark cloud in the heart.

Key Takeaway

Recognize grief and allow healing.

Themes

loss grief emptiness

Mood

melancholic poetic

Type

literary emotional

When to use this quote

  • bereavement
  • heartbreak
  • personal loss

Key Concepts

literature metaphor

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the cloud symbolize for you?
  • How can you find light after loss?
A Different Perspective

Grief may linger without expression.

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